In October, Dr. Hanson attended the North American Spine Society’s (NASS) annual conference in Chicago, IL. NASS is…
Author: Minnesota Spine Institute
Is Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Covered By Insurance?
If you suffer from back pain, chances are you want to explore treatment options. Whereas some back pain…
Can Laser Treatment Help Spinal Stenosis?
Question: My father is 70 years old, and he also has spinal stenosis. Can laser treatment help spinal…
Back & Neck Pain: Types, Treatments & Solutions
Consider if you will that you are a patient with back pain. You have had pain for a…
Addressing Sacroiliac Joint Syndrome With Endoscopic Denervation
The sacroiliac joint (called the SI joint) is the connection point between the spine and the pelvis. These…
Alleviating Facet Syndrome With Endoscopic Denervation
Facet joint syndrome (a.k.a. osteoarthritis) is a pain at the joint between two vertebrae in the spine. When…
Endoscopic Surgery for Spinal Stenosis: 3 Steps to Relief
The spine is designed to have enough space for the nerves in the spinal canal. But as aging…
Endoscopic, Minimally Invasive Treatment for Your Herniated Disc
There are 23 intervertebral discs within the spine and over time, due to unbalanced pressures, herniation can occur. These…
Do I Suffer from Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS)?
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (a.k.a. FBSS) is a generalized term assigned to those who have had back or…
What is Endoscopic Spine Surgery?
Endoscopic techniques have been used for diagnostic purposes since the late 1970’s. Not until the 1990’s did endoscopic…